Bill · S.Res. 188· Senate(119-SRES-188)
A resolution recognizing April 4, 2025, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, and reaffirming the leadership of the United States in eliminating landmines and unexploded ordnance.
- Introduced
- 4/30/2025
- Last activity
- 4/30/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2717)
- Sponsored by
- Tammy Baldwin
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 188 recognizes April 4, 2025, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. The resolution reaffirms the commitment of the United States to lead international efforts in eliminating landmines and unexploded ordnance. It calls for continued funding for humanitarian demining activities and supports the goal of clearing mined areas. The text highlights the dangers these explosives pose to civilians and service members globally. It also acknowledges the impact of contamination in places like Ukraine and Southeast Asia.
Yes· 3 of 27
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+8
Directly provides prosthetic limbs, wheelchairs, and rehabilitation services.
Would farmers be better off under this?+7
Crucial for the ability to safely cultivate land and maintain agricultural production.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+7
Directly targets the removal of mines in rural and agricultural areas.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill calls for continued and potentially additional funding for humanitarian demining.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Safety and Health: Demining and clearance of unexploded ordnance can protect the lives, health, and safety of civilian populations.
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Development and Recovery: Clearance efforts enable displaced people to return home and improve food security, economic development, and school attendance.
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Support for Survivors: Through the Leahy War Victims Fund, assistance is provided for vocational training, rehabilitation, wheelchairs, and artificial limbs for survivors of landmine and unexploded ordnance accidents.
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Protection of Service Members: Demining programs remove explosive hazards that pose a risk to United States service members and Americans abroad.
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Economic Growth: These efforts support the creation of new markets and agricultural production.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Funding Requirements: The resolution notes that new humanitarian priorities and legacy contamination have created new funding requirements for demining.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+8Good For Farmers+7Good For Rural Residents+7Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Children+5Good For Students+5Good For Asian Americans+4Good For Immigrants+4Good For Men+4Good For Middle Aged+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Women+4Good For Young Adults+4Good For Business Owners+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Veterans+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+5Improves Diplomatic Engagement+4Improves International Alliances+4Improves International Trade+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+4Improves Poverty Reduction+3Reduces Homelessness+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Government Spending-1
- 4/30/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2717)
- Introduced in Senate
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